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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.50, 6,501.87 and 2,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.50, 6,501.87 and 2,722.38 is: 3,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.50 : 6,501.87 = 2,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.50/6,501.87 = 2,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.50x = 6,501.87 × 2,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.50x = 17,700,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,560.85/4,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.88

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